by Molly Mahoney | Dec 11, 2013 | Auditions
This week's What to Wear Wednesday focuses on My Fair Lady. So following the pointers outlined in the first What To Wear Wednesday Post… let's dive in. Keep in mind, I don't actually suggest going out and buying a whole new wardrobe for every audition. A lot of...
by Molly Mahoney | Nov 28, 2013 | Broadway
I could easily get super super sappy at this time of year… because I get real overwhelmed when I think about how lucky I am to work with such amazing students on a daily basis. So, instead I'm gonna get a little crazy! Here's the best broadway video for this...
by Molly Mahoney | Nov 27, 2013 | Auditions, Dance
The first installment of What to Wear Wednesday will be focused on the Broadway Musical 42nd street. There are obviously several characters in the show. The following suggestions would be great for any of the ensemble members or Peggy and Billy. I know this show...
by Molly Mahoney | Nov 19, 2013 | Uncategorized
When first learning how to read music, it can be hard to remember the difference between a whole rest and a half rest. Here's how I help my students to tell them apart.
by Molly Mahoney | Nov 14, 2013 | Balance, Dance
One thing I so love about my really hard working students, is that they are not only working hard at pursuing a career as a performer… they are working hard an everything they do. They are good students, several of them do well in sports, they are involved in...
by Molly Mahoney | Nov 13, 2013 | Uncategorized
I love this word! As performers… taking a break is often just as important as working your tush off! So, when I see this symbol it reminds me, “Hey! Taking a break is OK!” Basically, when you see this symbol in a piece of music it means either the...
by Molly Mahoney | Nov 5, 2013 | Music
New students are often frustrated with the area of their voice between their head voice and chest voice. They don't understand how to transition from their chest voice to their head voice and they often crack or sound pushed, pinched or extremely breathy because they...
by Molly Mahoney | Oct 30, 2013 | Broadway
[leadplayer_vid id=”52718F19CC0C1″] Did you know Alli Mauzey, who is currently playing Glinda on Broadway in Wicked, grew up in Southern California? She went to The Music Room (TMR) as a kiddo (where I also went as a kiddo and teach now). Cool huh!? Check...
by Molly Mahoney | Oct 30, 2013 | Auditions, Balance
This has been one of my favorite quotes for at least 10 year. It's SO TRUE! Especially in auditions or while performing. One of my favorite things to discover is moments that people have taken in their lives to turn what could be a negative into a positive. Well,...
by Molly Mahoney | Oct 29, 2013 | Music
I believe learning music should be fun… so I often use silly little phrases to help my students remember music terminology. This isn't just for kids – adults need some music humor in their life too! So every Tuesday, I'll be sharing my favorite little...
